Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick (Government of New Brunswick/YouTube video capture)
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health says there are growing numbers of COVID-19 cases being reported in individuals under age 30.
Dr. Jennifer Russell says young people have a big role to play in reducing infections.
Public Health is reporting five new cases today:
Saint John area (Zone 2) has three cases:
- two people under age 19
- one aged 30-39
Moncton area (Zone 1) has two cases:
- two people aged 20-29
All cases are self-isolating and under investigation.
Dr. Russell added that a record number of people in the province are now self-isolating.
Meantime, Public Health has identified potential public exposures to the virus at the following location in Zone 1:
- RD Maclean Co. Ltd., on Nov. 16, 17 and 18 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (200 St. George Street, Moncton).
- GoodLife Fitness, on Nov. 21 between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (555 Dieppe Blvd., Dieppe).
